LAPD Standoff With Armed Man In Homeless Encampment Ends In Arrest
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) — Authorities were called to the scene of a homeless encampment at around 8:15 p.m. on Friday evening, after reports of an armed and agitated individual inside of a homeless encampment.
The encampment is located at Whitsett Sports Field near the 170 Freeway and Sherman Way in North Hollywood.
Los Angeles Police Department officers attempted to persuade the individual to leave the area to no avail. SWAT was called to the scene after several hours.
California Highway Patrol closed off several off-ramps in the area as a result.
It took nearly six hours for the man to surrender to authorities, and he was finally taken into custody at 1:20 a.m. Saturday morning.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
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